With the topic of science and society as a general theme throughout, Kevin Farmer joins Daryn Caister to discuss their reactions to Specters TED Talk and this weeks tops news items.

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CBC does an excellent job describing Caplan: “Rugged, raspy, and roaring with charisma, Halifax’s Ben Caplan is to folklore what smoke is to bourbon… A sound that bridges the gap between controlled composition and unruly passion.” Perhaps Canada’s answer to Tom Waits, Caplan’s notoreity as a live artist makes him a man not to be missed.

The Fences – Morgan Macdonald

Morgan Macdonald is a recent new love of mine and one hell of a storyteller. His debut EP Back To The Wilderness is stellar (see OTM’s review from this week). “The Fences” greets the ears like an old friend, its soothing acoustic guitar melody pulling you into the melancholy sway of a contemplative look at growing old ( and apart) from our home and its shifting landscape — the price of gentrification.

Halfway There – Cai.ro

I’ve spoken before of the enigma that is Cai.ro, but I bring them up again in this spotlight to point out Toronto’s fortunate opportunity to catch the band live at the Garrison January 25th with The Envy and others. Their EP Young Love is available for free – see their official page for details!